2012-13 School Year News / Spotlight News: October 26, 2012

SLPS Spotlight News

News Edition October 26, 2012

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SLPS has important news to share with its community. From recognizing student accomplishments, announcing teacher recognitions and promoting upcoming events, Spotlight News fills a critical role by sharing District news with more than 4,500 people across the city, including reporters, community partners, elected officials, parents, and SLPS faculty and staff. To submit information to be included in the next edition, please contact Julie Linder by calling (314) 345-2367 or via email to Julie.Linder@slps.org

SLPS News

Student Named “Do the Right Thing” Recipient

Enkosi Keys, a student attending Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning, has been honored as a “Do the Right Thing” Award Recipient. Established in 1994, the “Do the Right Thing” initiative works to develop and promote positive social behavior in the youth of the St. Louis community.

Soldan Hosts Third Annual Naturalization Ceremony

Today, the Soldan auditorium became a federal courtroom as the Honorable E. Richard Webber presided over a naturalization ceremony for approximately 50 new American citizens. It was a wonderful learning experience for the students, many of which had the opportunity to participate in the ceremony.

Clyde C. Miller Students win Elevator Pitch Competition

Congratulations to Kielah Harbert for winning 1st-Place in the YW-Teens Emerging Entrepreneurs Institute Elevator Pitch Competition at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center on Thursday, September 27, 2012, and Trinell Bowdry, Sarah Simmons, Niyah Greenlee , Chelsea Hill and Rashaud Fenderson for tying in 2nd place. These students had 1-2 minutes to pitch a new business concept to a group of judges. All 3 teams received a cash award and will advance to the Business plan competition to be held in December. All six students are juniors, and attend Clyde C. Miller Career Academy where they are enrolled in the Business, Management and Administration pathway, taught by Ms. Tanya Manning-Ames, CTE Instructor.

Roosevelt Construction Trades Partners with Nottingham CAJT for Joint Learning Program

Due to the continued support of the Saint Louis Public Schools Division of Career and Technical Education, the Roosevelt Construction Trades program has produced picnic tables that will utilized for outdoor events at their school as well as at Nottingham CAJT. The Construction Trades program has partnered with the indoor outdoor maintenance program at CAJT to transform an area outside of the school into an outdoor dining area. The students utilized safe work practices, cross content math skills gained in their geometry and algebra classes as well technical writing skills to produce a production guide for future classes. The class is also working on utilizing academic vocabulary to produce a video in conjunction with the Radio and Television classes at Roosevelt High School. The commitment of the Career and Technical Education teachers at Roosevelt High School is tremendous. Students will work across content areas with CTE teachers to collaborate production phases of a Project or Problem based learning. Roosevelt High School had a problem (challenge) "outdoor seating for dining." The problem was passed to the Business Education Department for analysis of labor cost, material cost, and market value if tables were sold. The problem was then processed into a project which for profit purposes was analyzed by the marketing teachers and students.

Kennard Students Sign Anti-Bullying Pledge.

In response to St. Louis Public Schools’ Superintendent Kelvin Adams anti-bullying initiative, Kennard teachers spent part of their recent professional development time learning about the nature of bullying and how to properly respond to it, as well as how to teach students how to appropriately respond to bullying. All classroom teachers received anti-bullying manuals with lessons and suggestion for students aimed at preventing bullying.

Kennard Fourth and fifth grade students also received three hours of anti-bullying education from staff members of the Anti-Defamation League on October 22 and 23. Students in all grades were also to review and sign an anti-bullying pledge at the school or online.

Oak Hill Announces Mock Election Results

Students at Oak Hill Elementary School cast their votes for the presidential candidate of their choice during a mock election on Wednesday, October 24, as part of a collaborative effort initiated by Oak Hill’s principal. Parents and teachers have been working with students to help them learn about the ideology of the candidates and their respective parties. Students voted after reading informational texts, class discussions, and daily writing to increase their knowledge of voting and this country’s electoral process. The Kids voting results are as follows: Obama 308 votes, Romney 44 votes, and Undecided 2 votes.

Upcoming Events

Vocabulary Day Parade and Costume Contest

Date: October 31, 2012

Location: Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School, 5329 Columbia Ave.

Time: 2:00 P.M.(School Assembly Kickoff)

Details: Shaw students, preK through 5^th grade, have worked extremely hard to learn new words, and as a result the school is celebrating with its Fifth Annual Vocabulary Day Parade and Costume Contest. Each student has chosen a teacher-approved vocabulary word which was used to design and construct a costume that exemplifies the meaning of that word. During the school assembly every student will don his or her costume and walk in a parade. 20 students with the most unique costume will be chosen for the costume contest in which students must state the word, its definition and its part of speech. The Shaw VPA Vocabulary Day Parade and Costume Contest is based upon the book Miss Alaineus-A Vocabulary Disaster, by Deborah Frasier.

Bryan Hill to Host Red Ribbon Parade and Assembly

In commemoration of the death of a DEA officer named Enrique Camerena, and all the people who have been wrongly killed due to the violence of drugs, Bryan Hill students will be hosting Red Ribbon Week to learn more about ways to prevent violence and say no to drugs. A Grand Finale Assembly and a Parade around the school will take place on Wednesday, October 31, from 10:00am until 11:30am. Parents and the community are invited to come out and support students as they take a stand against drugs.

SLPS Students Selected for St. Louis Metro District 8 Elementary Honor Choir

On November 3, seventeen SLPS students will be singing in the 1st Annual St. Louis Metro District 8 Elementary Honor Choir at Fort Zumwalt South High School in O'Fallon, MO. Please congratulate:

Morghen	Bell	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Taijirisha	Cazembe	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Julia	Civettini	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Marsean	Fisher	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Griffin	Hirst	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Harshinidevi	Kumaresan	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Isabella	Robinson	Kennard Classical Junior Academy
Eliyah	Bevly	Shaw VPA Elementary
Jesse	Cotton	Shaw VPA Elementary
Natel	Knox	Shaw VPA Elementary
Ranaya	Morris	Shaw VPA Elementary
Samari	Smith	Shaw VPA Elementary
Raven	Thomas	Shaw VPA Elementary
Annette	Bealon	Shaw VPA Elementary
Jamarcus	Foster	Sherman Elementary
Andrea	Kloeckner	Sherman Elementary
Melaanye	Mason	Sherman Elementary

Their teachers are:

Shaw VPA Elementary		Mr. Stephen Jones
Kennard Junior Classical Academy		Ms. Annette Silver-Betts
Sherman Elementary		Ms. Kimberly Payne

Co-Chair for the event is Carolyn M. Kramkowski, Director of Instrumental Music at Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School.

The director is Brandon Williams who works with the St. Louis Childrens Choir and teaches at Ladue Middle School.

Family Literacy and Math Celebration

Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2012

Time: Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

Literacy and Math Sessions 9:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Locations: Carnahan High School, 4041 S. Broadway

Gateway Complex, #4 Gateway Drive

Mullanphy Elementary, 4221 Shaw Blvd

Nance Elementary, 8959 Riverview Blvd

Details: Learn creative ways to engage your child’s understanding of literacy and math skills!

Prepare for the MAP test!

Discover information about healthy eating!

Activities for families of students in 3rd through 8th grade!

FREE FOOD & GREAT PRIZES at each location!

FREE childcare for age two through second grade!

Northwest to Host Law Day

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012

Time: 9:00- 11:00 A.M.

Location: Gym and Athletic Field at Northwest Academy, 5140 Riverview Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63120

Purpose: To introduce students to the many possible careers which are Law-related, we also want to introduce students to schools that are offering training for law-related fields.

The Participating Career Representatives: FBI, DEA, US Marshalls, Federal Probation Office Washington University School of Law, St. Louis School of Law, ACLU, and many more.

Mann Elementary to Host Annual Target Student Tea Party

Date: November 16^th

Time: 8:30A.M.

Location: 4047 Juniata St.

Details: Students who made gains on the MAP in Communication Arts and/or Mathematics will be rewarded with a tea party. Girls are asked to wear formal hats and boys are expected to wear ties.

Save the date – Central VPA to perform “High School Musical”

Dates: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 – Friday, November 30, 2012

Time: Afternoon and evening performances

Location: Brand new Central VPA Theatre

Details: The very talented Central VPA students will have you and your students singing and dancing in the aisles. Mark your calendars now for this incredible event. For more information, contact Maggie Schuh (314) 771-2772 x 41211.

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· Charlene Jones is Harris-Stowe Educator of the Year

· Clearwire Partnership Improves Student Access to Mobile Broadband